Sabalenka leaves her racket at home and becomes a model for a day
Aryna Sabalenka is used to dominating tennis courts, lifting trophies, and being in the spotlight. However, this time the Belarusian swapped her racket for the runway and became one of the stars of Vogue World, the event that kicked off Fashion Week, surrounded by big names from both sports and fashion.
The Minsk native walked the runway in a stunning look by Gucci, designed by Demna, and shared the stage with professional models and numerous sports stars who also dared to exchange their usual competition venues for the catwalks, confirming once again the increasingly close connection between sports and fashion.
Within the world of tennis, Sabalenka was not the only star. Lorenzo Musetti was also present, joining a list of athletes transformed into improvised models for one night. An unusual sight for those used to seeing the Italian with a racket in hand and the Belarusian fighting for the major titles on the circuit.
Aryna Sabalenka at Milan Fashion Week, walking for Gucci.
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Sabalenka, indeed, seemed to feel especially comfortable in her new territory. With a firm stride and star attitude, the world No. 2 walked the runway alongside fashion professionals without giving the impression of being out of place. Her personality, one of her great hallmarks both on and off the court, was once again noticeable in front of the flashes.
This is not the first time that sports stars have found their place in fashion, but each appearance highlights just how much both worlds feed off each other. And Sabalenka, used to attracting attention in stadiums, seems to have the resources to do so even when she is off the court. Today Aryna swapped the court for the runway, competing in an event she had never participated in before: Fashion Week.
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